Peru (Period 2)

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Latin America Independence

Key Events
  • Tupac Amaru revolts
  • 1808 - Napoloen invasion of Spain
  • 1820 - General Jose threatened Spanish
  • 1821 - San Martin took Lima
  • 1824 - Peru gained independence
Napoleon Effect?
 His invasion of Spain in 1808 triggered the creole elites to favor independence against roaylists loyal to old colonial order.
Social/Ethnic Group Leaders
  • Creole, Jose Bernardo de Tagle y Portocarrero wanted to proclaim independence.
  • "King Jose" stalled campaign to defeat royalists so San Martin seeked aid from Simon Bolivar Palacios
Primary Leaders?
  • General Jose de San Martin (in Pisco - 1820) threatened Spanish control of Peru
  • San Martin named protector by an assembly of notables
  • Bolivar did not share power, San Martin resigned to Bolivar
Role of Armerd Conflict
  • With their army revolts, they were able to threaten the Spnish and broaden the idea of independence
  • Bolivar invaded Peru and won Battle of Junin in 1824
Liberal Reforms?
  • San Martin wanted to liberate Peru by way of Chile.
  • The last battle was slow, but many cities joined liberating army of San Martin.
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